Jon

Once again, nice job. Good report. I had talked to a few of them, so knew that there would be at least a couple in favor of term limits. I had no idea about the rest.

Doug Holland, the EVP has made it clear that he does not type well, and does not respond to e-mails. He does answer his phone. I am sure he does some e-mails to communicate with the council, but it is not his thing. I have never had him avoid a call or even not be there to answer one.

D5... Anyone that thought Jim McNiel was going to answer anything about term limits has his head in the sand.

Bliss Teague and Russ Miller are camera shy. I wonder if they will respond eventually. I think Rus is constantly afraid of being reamed on the internet. Bliss is newer, but, no longer so new that he can hide behind that excuse.

You know, Dave Mathewson seems to communicate as well, or better than, Rich Hanson, my VP. Rich is a little left coast oriented, but, a really good VP. Mathewson seems to be really well balanced and a good VP . I wonder if it is time to start proding Mathewson to run for President?

Wes de Cou, the previous D2 VP before Mathewson was a good VP. He handles the western states with Flying Site Assistance now, another good choice to run for President.

If Dave Brown runs again, it would be wonderful to see Mathewson and De Cou run as well. If Dave choses not to run, Hanson would make a good third choice.

You can expect that Cain and Frank will have their name put into nomination as well.

In your post to Horrace Cain, you professed no opinion about a political issue. If the JPO guys, or the 3D guys, or any other group wants change, it is time to start thinking about who you want to back and start developing opinions. Suddenly, you have seen what it means to not have the support you would like to have on the EC when an issue about your interest is on the table. It is no time to walk away. You, and every other member are going to have to become involved in the process if you truly want change. Every VP position is important, even if it is not your personal district.

This years election is over, it is time to start looking to next year. If you don't know the personalities, or their positions, how will you know who to elect next year?

JR